Colwyn Avenue
Blackpool, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Colwyn Avenue is located in Blackpool. Crime is around average for the area, with 160 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 106m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £120,000. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Colwyn Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Blackpool Sports Centre 1433m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Palatine 1125m · 14 min walk
- Revoe 1544m · 19 min walk
- Mereside 1893m · 24 min walk
- Langdale Library and Laundry Room 1973m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Crossland Road Park 264m · 3 min walk
- Watson Road Park 1364m · 17 min walk
- Revoe Park 1372m · 17 min walk
- Stanley Park 1654m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 577m · 7 min walk
- Waterloo Primary Academy 584m · 7 min walk
- Educational Diversity 760m · 10 min walk
- Marton Primary Academy and Nursery 1054m · 13 min walk
- Hawes Side Academy 1190m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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